NCDMB 10 Years Strategic Roadmap

A Strategy outlines plans to achieve 70% Nigerian content in the oil and gas industry over ten years through capacity building and infrastructure development. It targets oil operators, local companies, and training institutions to enhance local participation and economic growth.

What Is This Policy?

The NCDMB's long-term strategic plan that outlines how the Board intends to achieve 70% Nigerian content in the oil and gas industry over ten years, through capacity building, infrastructure development, and targeted interventions across the value chain.

Who Does It Target?

NCDMB management and staff Oil and gas operators and service companies Nigerian companies aspiring to increase their participation in the petroleum sector Training institutions and research centres

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Achieve 70% Nigerian content across all segments of the oil and gas industry by building local manufacturing capacity, developing skilled human resources, and creating enabling infrastructure for Nigerian companies.

Key Features

Manufacturing Targets: Development of local fabrication yards, pipe mills, and equipment manufacturing facilities Human Capital Development: Training and certification programmes for Nigerian professionals in specialized petroleum skills Research and Development: Support for research institutions and innovation in oil and gas technologies Financing Interventions: Use of the Nigerian Content Development Fund to support local company growth Sectoral Linkages: Extension of Nigerian content principles to other sectors including power and mining

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active, midway through the roadmap period Coverage: All segments of the oil and gas value chain Lead Agency: NCDMB Progress: Nigerian content has grown from approximately 26% in 2010 to over 40% in recent years

How to Access

The roadmap is a public document available through the NCDMB. Access through the NCDMB website and publications Industry stakeholders can engage through NCDMB forums and consultations

Official Resources

Website: ncdmb.gov.ng Contact: NCDMB Headquarters, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State

Legal Framework

The NCDMB 10-Year Strategic Roadmap operates under the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act 2010, the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, and the Public Procurement Act 2007. It aligns with the Nigerian Content Development Fund guidelines, the National Industrial Revolution Plan, and the ECOWAS guidelines on regional content in extractive industries. The NCDMB's mandate derives directly from the NOGICD Act, which established the Board as the implementing authority for Nigerian content in oil and gas.